Arts & Entertainment

Writer Lisa See tells the story of Asian-American entertainers in her latest novel, "China Dolls". It is set in the 1930s and ‘40s in the network of nightclubs known as the Chop Suey Circuit. VOA’s Mike O'Sullivan spoke with the author about the real-life performers who inspired the novel.

Novel Tells Tale of Asian-American Entertainers

Published June 18, 2014

Writer Lisa See tells the story of Asian-American entertainers in her latest novel, "China Dolls". It is set in the 1930s and ‘40s in the network of nightclubs known as the Chop Suey Circuit. VOA’s Mike O'Sullivan spoke with the author about the real-life performers who inspired the novel.